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ESPN Chargers reporter Eric Williams believes Jahleel Addae and Dwight Lowery would be the team's starting safeties if the season started today.

Addae would be the strong safety in that scenario with Lowery at free safety, though those roles are mostly interchangeable in DC John Pagano's scheme. Dexter McCoil, Adrian Phillips and Darrell Stuckey will challenge for backup roles. Lowery has particularly big shoes to fill at free safety. He'll be tasked with replacing perennial Pro Bowler Eric Weddle. May 15 - 11:03 AM

Lowery managed four interceptions with Indy last year, but remained one of the worst cover safeties in the league. He'll give the Chargers a veteran stopgap to replace Eric Weddle. The signing does little to improve a secondary that allowed too many big plays in 2015. Lowery was PFF's No. 49 safety out of 88 qualifiers. Mar 9 - 5:34 PM

Lowery started 15 games for Atlanta last year, but was one of the worst cover safeties in the league. He’s facing competition from rookie Clayton Geathers to start opposite Mike Adams. At the very least, Geathers will see time in sub packages. Wed, Aug 5, 2015 05:09:00 PM

Lowery, 29, was one of the worst cover safeties in the league last year, grading out in the bottom half of PFF's ratings. Lowery's signing won't prevent the Colts from upgrading their secondary in the draft. Fri, Apr 3, 2015 08:19:00 PM

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With only eight games remaining, he's done for the year. McCluster reportedly suffered the injury in a "household accident." It's an unexpected loss, but McCluster had been limited to punt returns since his Week 3 signing. The Chargers promoted WR Isaiah Burse from the practice squad.

Tyrell Williams caught 2-of-4 targets for 47 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers' Week 13 loss to the Bucs.

It was a quiet day for The Gazelle, who was catch-less until he caught a 40-yard touchdown bomb off play action in the fourth quarter, beating Bucs LCB Brent Grimes. Williams had a goose egg at halftime. Playing through a torn labrum in his shoulder, Williams may be a risky fantasy bet the rest of the way. He does draw a favorable matchup in Week 14 against the Panthers.

The Chargers may be without three offensive line starters for Sunday's game versus New Orleans.

Chargers LT King Dunlap (migraines) has been ruled out, while RT Joe Barksdale (foot) and LG Orlando Franklin (back) are listed as questionable. Barksdale did not practice on Friday, a typically ominous sign. Franklin did get in a limited session. Melvin Gordon has a dream matchup against the Saints in Week 4, but he may have to overcome a significantly short-handed offensive line.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: Gordon is an interesting GPP fade in what appears to be a dream match-up. Gordon really struggled in his first game as the workhorse back (16 carries for 35 yards and a TD). You could help yourself by pivoting up to guys like Le'Veon Bell, Lamar Miller or Ezekiel Elliot.

His status for Week 10 is uncertain. Franklin also suffered a concussion last December. As the Chargers have a bye in Week 11, it might make the most sense for the Chargers to hold their left guard out through the off week.

Chargers RG D.J. Fluker (foot) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Fluker had a scare when he suffered a foot injury last month but obviously he's in no danger of missing Week 1. The 25-year-old is hoping for a bounce-back year after grading 68th out of 82 qualified guards on PFF last season.